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Monthly Archives: April 2020

Read more about the article Families as Allies Conducts First Virtual Leadership Training

Families as Allies Conducts First Virtual Leadership Training

  • Post published:April 28, 2020

Last week we piloted our first virtual leadership training with a group of parents who had previously completed the training in person. We asked them to participate in the pilot to ensure that the quality and integrity of the training.

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Read more about the article Facebook Live Town Hall This Wednesday

Facebook Live Town Hall This Wednesday

  • Post published:April 28, 2020

We spent January 2020 planning how to broaden our outreach. Many of you helped us by sharing your suggestions, including at our New Year Open House. A number of good…

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Read more about the article Judge Carlton Reeves Holds Status Teleconference in Mississippi Mental Health Case

Judge Carlton Reeves Holds Status Teleconference in Mississippi Mental Health Case

  • Post published:April 28, 2020

On Monday, April 27, Judge Carlton Reeves held a status teleconference in the United States’ lawsuit against the State of Mississippi regarding Mississippi’s mental health system. The lawsuit alleges that…

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Read more about the article Open Up Mississippi: Mental Health Awareness Flyer Contest

Open Up Mississippi: Mental Health Awareness Flyer Contest

  • Post published:April 28, 2020

In observance of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, May 3rd – May 9th, Open UP MS is sponsoring a Mental Health Awareness Week Flyer Contest. The challenge: Design a flyer…

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Read more about the article Public Can Listen to ‘U.S. v. Mississippi’ Mental Health System Lawsuit Status Conference

Public Can Listen to ‘U.S. v. Mississippi’ Mental Health System Lawsuit Status Conference

  • Post published:April 24, 2020

Judge Carlton Reeves issued an order yesterday in the United States' lawsuit against Mississippi over the state of its mental health system. "In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the status…

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Read more about the article Health Disparities: What They Mean and Why They Matter

Health Disparities: What They Mean and Why They Matter

  • Post published:April 20, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has brought to light the issue of health disparities. This article from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines health disparities as “preventable differences in the burden…

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Read more about the article Nominations are Open: Champion of the ADA and IDEA

Nominations are Open: Champion of the ADA and IDEA

  • Post published:April 20, 2020

Each year the Champion of the ADA and the Champion of the IDEA are named at the Mississippi disAbility MegaConference. This year those nominations have been extended to Friday, May…

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Read more about the article Survey Request From Mississippi State Department of Health

Survey Request From Mississippi State Department of Health

  • Post published:April 18, 2020

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has asked us to share this survey with you. The goal is to use the answers we give them to come up with…

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Read more about the article Two Free Books Help Parents and Kids Cope With COVID-19

Two Free Books Help Parents and Kids Cope With COVID-19

  • Post published:April 14, 2020

Two books aimed at helping parents and kids cope with COVID-19 in a mentally healthy way can be downloaded now for free. "My Hero is You" is a book published…

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Read more about the article Tracking States on Disability Rights During COVID-19

Tracking States on Disability Rights During COVID-19

  • Post published:April 10, 2020

One of the many challenging issues that arises during a pandemic is how resources should be distributed if they become scarce. Facing the possibility of scarce resources can be frightening…

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